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Mt Sierra College

Mt Sierra College

Mt. Sierra College, MSC, was founded in January, 1990. Located at the foothills of San Gabriel Mountains in Monrovia, California, the college awards the Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees in game arts and design, business administration, telecommunications technology, information technology, business entrepreneurship, and media arts and design. Online courses are also available.

Mt. Sierra College provides extensive financial assistance to help students meet their educational expenses. Eligible candidates are offered Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, Veterans' Benefits, National SMART Grants, and ACG Grants. Students can also apply for personal loans and outside scholarships.

Overview of Mt Sierra College

Mt Sierra College is located in a large suburb, in Monrovia, CA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Mt Sierra College top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study design and computer science and engineering.

Mt Sierra College Selectivity

The admissions department at Mt Sierra College does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 511 students (498 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Mt Sierra College. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Mt Sierra College has a large share of part-time students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mt. Sierra College is to prepare students for successful careers in the fields of business, media arts and technology. The College is dedicated to helping students become solution-oriented leaders who can think critically and act with a strong sense of professionalism, high ethical standards and a spirit of community service. Its academic programs prepare students to be leaders in their chosen fields by providing a high quality, balanced, hands-on education. Students learn how to effectively use technology to creatively solve problems facing the global marketplace. In preparing tomorrow's leaders, the Collge offers students opportunities to better understand the world around them through a strong commitment to general education. Mt. Sierra College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of a geographically diverse population through the use of technology. The College is committed to providing educational opportunities using campus-based and online programs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mt Sierra College

Mt Sierra College
101 E Huntington Dr
Monrovia, CA 91016
General Phone: (626) 873-2144
http://www.mtsierra.edu

Mt Sierra College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science and Engineering42computer networking, computer security, computer support
Design26design and visual communication, graphic design, design and applied arts
Media13animation and special effects
Business and Management5electronic commerce, entrepreneurship
Photography and Commercial Art1multimedia

Number of programs and degrees for Mt Sierra College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree8710

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Mt Sierra College had a total enrollment of 511 students (498 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men84%
Women16%
Full-Time74%
Part-Time26%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White30%
Black7%
Hispanic37%
Asian11%
American Indian1%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1918%
20-2119%
22-2417%
25-2918%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-496%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Mt Sierra College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time37 %

Mt Sierra College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Monrovia, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mt Sierra College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total393385%3194%
Men302687%26100%
Women9778%571%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Mt Sierra College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 12,155
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,155
Books and supplies$ 3,402

Financial Aid:
Mt Sierra College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3128700)

Mt Sierra College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year11$42,3881*
All faculty totalcalendar year11$42,3881*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mt Sierra College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security

DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia

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Mt Sierra College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mt Sierra College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Mt Sierra College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Mt Sierra College % of degrees in design
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Mt Sierra College Male % of student body
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mt Sierra College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Mt Sierra College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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